image_transport should always be used to subscribe to and publish images. It provides transparent support for transporting images in low-bandwidth compressed formats. Examples (provided by separate plugin packages) include JPEG/PNG compression and Theora streaming video.
To install this package, run one of the following:
Summary
image_transport should always be used to subscribe to and publish images. It provides transparent support for transporting images in low-bandwidth compressed formats. Examples (provided by separate plugin packages) include JPEG/PNG compression and Theora streaming video.
Last Updated
Mar 19, 2026 at 06:26
License
BSD-3-Clause
Supported Platforms
GitHub Repository
https://github.com/ros-perception/image_common